The CS said more than 652,000 travellers have been screened at Kenya’s 15 Points of Entry as part of intensified surveillance, while 4,971 health workers have been trained in Ebola preparedness and response.
By David AbonyoDr Koigi said emergency contraceptive pills, commonly referred to as the morning-after pill, are intended for situations where contraception was not used or has failed and should not replace regular family-planning methods
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on Monday, the PPB said a comparison of the suspected falsified product with the genuine product supplied by Novartis Overseas Investment AG identified several differences, including that the product is labelled Lucentis, while the brand registered in Kenya is Patizra.
By Samuel OtienoWorld Contraception Day, MSI Reproductive Choices, Reproductive health, Family planning, Contraceptives, Health policy, Kenya health
By Samuel OtienoThe second phase of Daktari Smart will build on a programme that has already reached more than 27,000 children in Samburu, Homa Bay, Baringo, Narok and Lamu since it was launched in 2021.
By Chrispho OwuorThe President said the country’s health challenge was not only a shortage of hospitals but also gaps in the availability of essential services where they are most needed.
By Bradley BosireOluga said the shift meant Kenya could no longer depend on appeals to wealthy countries to fund programmes targeting diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
By David AbonyoAbout 1.35 million Kenyans living with HIV are currently on treatment, with 87% of those receiving treatment achieving viral suppression, according to the NSDCC.
By David AbonyoThe Council of Governors has now threatened to seek legal intervention, arguing that the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) called the strike even as talks were ongoing. The governors also warned that they would pursue legal guidance on whether the industrial action is lawful.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe hospital received the Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation (GAMSAS) from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), placing it among a select group of healthcare institutions worldwide recognised for promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and safeguarding the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.
By Samuel OtienoThe committee will oversee implementation of the National Action Plan while strengthening regulation, enforcement, and collaboration among government agencies to safeguard the country's pharmaceutical supply chain
By Chrispho OwuorAcross all 47 counties, researchers found that the level of HIV prevalence strongly shapes new infection rates, but the biggest factor linked to rising cases is the number of people who have the virus but do not know it.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya Medical Training College is offering fully funded 2026 scholarships in renal, urology and allied fields, targeting county and national health staff, with applications due by March 15, 2026.
By Chrispho Owuor